Psalms

A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

1LORD, how my adversaries have increased!Many are those who rise up against me.

2Many there are who say of my soul,“There is no help for him in God.”Selah.

3But you, LORD, are a shield around me,my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

4I cry to the LORD with my voice,and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5I laid myself down and slept.I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.

6I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of peoplewho have set themselves against me on every side.

7Arise, LORD!Save me, my God!For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone.You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8Salvation belongs to the LORD.May your blessing be on your people. Selah.

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.

1O LORD, how my foes have increased!How many rise up against me!

2Many say of me,“God will not deliver him.”Selah

3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me,my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

4To the LORD I cry aloud,and He answers me from His holy mountain.Selah

5I lie down and sleep;I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

6I will not fear the myriadsset against me on every side.

7Arise, O LORD!Save me, O my God!Strike all my enemies on the jaw;break the teeth of the wicked.

8Salvation belongs to the LORD;may Your blessing be on Your people.Selah